Been to York today - I had forgotten what a nice place it was !
Must return for a long weekend (when weather better).

We've just arrived in Budapest - really two cities, Buda and Pest; either side of the Danube.

Home to Liszt, Bartok, Rubik and Puskas. But had a difficult history, not least because of the treatment of Jews by Hitler.

About 600,000 Hungarian Jews died in WII - and the evidence/residue is still here.

Our boat, Scenic Crystal (on Google) is excellent. And provides a bit of comfort, not seen in that awful decade of the 40's.

Consider Lincoln too.......magnificent, underrated cathedral. If you want gothic, Lincoln Cathedral will give to you in spades

Mr Reason wrote:
Consider Lincoln too.......magnificent, underrated cathedral. If you want gothic, Lincoln Cathedral will give to you in spades

Yes Mr Reason .... On my list - been many times (esp the Christmas market) but never been in the Cathedral

Mr Reason

Do you know if the Mappa Mundi is on permanent display - or only at selected times?

... sorry, that should read Magna Carta !

SP17 wrote:
We've just arrived in Budapest - really two cities, Buda and Pest; either side of the Danube.

Home to Liszt, Bartok, Rubik and Puskas. But had a difficult history, not least because of the treatment of Jews by Hitler.

About 600,000 Hungarian Jews died in WII - and the evidence/residue is still here.

Our boat, Scenic Crystal (on Google) is excellent. And provides a bit of comfort, not seen in that awful decade of the 40's.

I lived in Budapest for 8 years. I still go back regularly and have strong ties there.

It has had a difficult history, the wounds of which have opened wide again in recent years unfortunately.

was York named after dreadfully common family of the same name?

In The Know wrote:
... sorry, that should read Magna Carta !


No. Mappa Mundi is a much older document than Magna Carta.

A history course might be the thing?

SP17 wrote:
In The Know wrote:
... sorry, that should read Magna Carta !


No. Mappa Mundi is a much older document than Magna Carta.

A history course might be the thing?

Lincoln Cathedral is indeed magnificent. I've been in it a few times and it never fails to impress. The home of the original Lincoln Imp. It's a huge building, in fact if I walk up to the top of the hill near where I live I can see it clearly, and that's from 30 miles away..

In The Know wrote:
SP17 wrote:
In The Know wrote:
... sorry, that should read Magna Carta !


No. Mappa Mundi is a much older document than Magna Carta.

A history course might be the thing?




Hereford

Maybe

Right, thats it then ... will visit this weekend, as the weather is nice for the next 2/3 days.

After a day spent in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Going to Millers Dale to day (reminded to re-visit after watching Ray Mears programme a couple of nights ago).

York, Lincoln or Hereford?

To see Mappa Mundi, Magna Carta or the Dead Sea Scrolls?

I didn't know the Dead Seas Scrolls were in Hereford - but then you should never listen to someone who can't spell "travelling".

ITK, the Magna Carta (a smashing pub called that at Castle Square by the way) is not at the Cathedral any more, it's at the Castle and they are building a special museum for it to be housed in.

The Castle is very much worth a visit too, great views on a good day around the countryside.

If you fancy venturing further into Lincolnshire, Tattershall Castle is also worth a look. On a clear day you can see Lincoln to the North West and the Stump at Boston to the South.

Thanks Steve

On doing research I see the Magna Carta is just off on a US Tour !

Am popping over this weekend though.

Have been to Tattershall many years ago.

Looks like you have discovered the travels of the 'Magna Carter', so I'll advise on other things......

Turn left off Bailgate, the shopping street leading from Castle Square in front of the Cathedral, at the Greggs and carry on round along the foot of the castle walls.....you'll come to a pub called the 'Strugglers' depicting a sign with a 'struggling man being lead to be hanged, its what used to happen atthe castle, its a real treat of a Real Ale pub, with an enclosed beer garden at the back.

When you have finished there, turn left along the castle walls to the 20 m away Victoria Pub and have a try of the Batemans , another proper boozer......and if you have anything left, carry on down the road down the hill and you'll come to the 'tap and spile'

In The Know wrote:
I see the Magna Carta is just off on a US Tour


Lincoln's Magna Carta will not go to the USA until June. Currently it is on loan at Bury St Edmund's Cathedral.

Thank you Mr Reason